Parambikulam Dam, Embankment dam in Palakkad district, Kerala, India
Parambikulam Dam is an embankment dam across the Parambikulam River in Palakkad district that creates a large water reservoir. The structure was built as an earth dam to control water flow and serve irrigation and hydroelectric power generation needs.
The dam was constructed during the 1960s and represents an important phase in Kerala's infrastructure development. The project was part of a broader effort to manage water resources in the region.
The dam represents a complex resource-sharing arrangement between Kerala and Tamil Nadu states, reflecting regional cooperation in water management.
The dam sits in hilly terrain and is accessible from various access points throughout the area. Visitors should be prepared for local road conditions and plan their timing to match local conditions.
The dam ranked first in India and among the top ten embankment dams globally in 2000 based on its volume capacity.
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